Okazaki-City Higashi Park and Mini Zoo (Higashi Koen)

An expansive green area in Okazaki City, about 3km east from Higashi-Okazaki Station of the Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line. Besides the brimming nature of the place, it is surrounded by museums and other cultural facilities. Inside the park, the free-admission Mini-Zoo will appeal to families with kids. With cherry blossoms in early spring, irises in early summer, and vibrant maple leaves in autumn, the park has beautiful color and lots to see throughout the year.

SPOT OVERVIEW

: -Mini Zoo from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
*: Subject to change depending on the weather or the animals' well being conditions.
-Other park areas from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
*: May close depending on the weather, especially if strong winds pose a risk to the visitors.

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ACCESS

Access by public transport

From Higashi-Okazaki Station of the Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line, walk 40min eastward or ride the Meitetsu Bus bound to Shimin Byoin (市民病院 City Hospital). Get off at Higashi-Koen Guchi (東公園口 Higashi Park Entrance) then walk 5min.